MBB: @ UNH (Thurs, Jan 23rd)

[Clickclack]

If I looked at things correctly, by losing this game UA missed out on a chance to get back to playing .500 basketball since Jamar graduated.

 

Not to pour on the suffering after a(nother) tough loss, but if I was to suggest that UA is not getting a very good return on investment for the $250-300K it pays Coach Brown every year, would I still get labeled a "fair weather fan" and a "malcontent" that has to be on his best behavior if he wants to sit in the "optimist zone"?

 

Last year's magical and improbable run erased a lot of angst but it's back now.

[McFan]

Who the heck wants to watch that garbage?

Without passion, this team will end up last in the conference.

Maybe they'll grow some balls, and realize they're playing like sissies. At least make it competitive girls.

 

I'm a bit of a one trick pony, but I think the style of play has a lot to do with the lack of passion. No pace. No identity on offense (ie a 3 point shooting team). Limited pressure on D, which seems to provide energy.

[Dane Pound]

 

Not to pour on the suffering after a(nother) tough loss, but if I was to suggest that UA is not getting a very good return on investment for the $250-300K it pays Coach Brown every year, would I still get labeled a "fair weather fan" and a "malcontent" that has to be on his best behavior if he wants to sit in the "optimist zone"?

 

I think everyone is malcontent after this game.

[haggyland]

 

Not to pour on the suffering after a(nother) tough loss, but if I was to suggest that UA is not getting a very good return on investment for the $250-300K it pays Coach Brown every year, would I still get labeled a "fair weather fan" and a "malcontent" that has to be on his best behavior if he wants to sit in the "optimist zone"?

 

I think everyone is malcontent after this game.

 

So who is the first poster to calm down? Because all kidding aside, they could still win the AE tourney! There is definitely talent there.

[McFan]

 

Not to pour on the suffering after a(nother) tough loss, but if I was to suggest that UA is not getting a very good return on investment for the $250-300K it pays Coach Brown every year, would I still get labeled a "fair weather fan" and a "malcontent" that has to be on his best behavior if he wants to sit in the "optimist zone"?

 

I think everyone is malcontent after this game.

 

So who is the first poster to calm down? Because all kidding aside, they could still win the AE tourney! There is definitely talent there.

 

You just won.

[haggyland]

You just won.

 

Ha! Classic.

I guess with the ladies winning I see a .667 winning percentage today!

[Clickclack]

You just won.

 

Ha! Classic.

I guess with the ladies winning I see a .667 winning percentage today!

 

Salt!

[McFan]

Who can approach Coach Abe about coaching the men's team?

[Clickclack]

Who can approach Coach Abe about coaching the men's team?

 

LoL, Brown just signed a new contract...

[haggyland]

Who can approach Coach Abe about coaching the men's team?

 

She has been here less than four years and she already has a legacy. Why risk it?

[BestDaneSinceHamlet]

Think of the publicity!

[UA'08]

It's the next morning and I'm still at a loss for words.

[haggyland]

It's the next morning and I'm still at a loss for words.

 

Maybe this will help. (And please note that last night's loss has not yet been added):

 

 

 

And these projections show UA beating both SBU and UVM in the next two games...

Edited January 24, 2014 by haggyland

[UA'08]

It's the next morning and I'm still at a loss for words.

 

Maybe this will help. (And please note that last night's loss has not yet been added):

 

 

 

And these projections show UA beating both SBU and UVM in the next two games...

 

294 SOS wooof!

[dslyank]

Where is the cliff party? Count me in. The phrase "lack of passion" has been mentioned several times. I have been thinking that for some time, but I was hoping I was wrong. Also, poise seems to be missing. I love the kid, but why is Hooley passing the ball out to Puk when he is in the lane and most likely would get fouled if he made a move to the rim. With the wrist injury, Sam cannot shoot or dribble, and his rebounding is suffering. Is playing hurt a sign of passion or would admitting he cannot contribute be more an inspiration? I do not know if it is the shoulder, but if I was GM I would DL or just outright release Levon.

 

This team needs to finish 7or8 of 9 for any chance of post season play. A five hundred record and luck in the AE tourney, to me does not a great season make. I KNOW the ultimate goal is the ncaa's, but to me (and I have said this before and have been slammed for saying so) 20-22 wins, even with a loss in the AE championship is a better season than .500 and 3 AE tourney wins. The mentality that the tourney is everything, not only leads to relying on luck but fails to promote the importance of each and EVERY game and fails to develop learning to win and a winning attitude.